FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Eastern Beach Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Eastern Beach Small Business Loans
Eastern Beach unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
It is possible to apply for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or by phone. You will receive an immediate response, and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly every company need, such as the management of cash flow, business renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal reasons.
About Larger Eastern Beach Business Loans
What is the Larger Eastern Beach Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 over a fixed term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is calculated at 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan of this size the business needs to have been operating for at least three years and generate an annual revenue of $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) over 18 years and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for nearly all company purpose including business renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is required to obtain funding above $150,000. It’s in the form of a charge against assets, which could also include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A personal or director’s guarantee is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than defining the security for a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the company the borrower fails to pay back the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online registry run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR gives priority over personal property to be granted in accordance with the date on which a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal document lodged to provide the public notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan that exceeds $250,000 it is possible to offer a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. It is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of financing. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you are offered could have different conditions.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and an experienced company loan specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent, 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim current financial year financials including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
What speed will I be able to get a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you make your application during standard business timings and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statement, we’ll provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during standard business hours. You can also allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statement, it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer in just one hour if you apply at standard business time and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide an answer in as little as one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The most effective method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loans ranging from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we will consider a number of aspects in order to assess the well-being of the business and the level of repayments that your business can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of factors to determine your well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments your business can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we will assess the risk assessment that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates depend on a variety of factors including the amount that is borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for, the industry the business is operating in, how long the business has been operating as well as how long the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the business.
What are the fees?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our company loans. You’ll know precisely how much you be required to pay and when, right from the very first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can get a cash loan with without any upfront costs or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending experts. They’ll provide you with repayment details as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We utilise industry-recognised encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We use an advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to provide an immediate response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the company owner makes use of an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either an individual asset, such as the family home, or an business property like a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the big banks, tend to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then the asset might be sold by the lender. In essence it’s means of securing new funding making use of the value of what you already have.
Are I require security to secure an business loan?
For loans that exceed $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required before you are able to access the money, however we do need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the terms of your loan (as stipulated in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. For loans of over $150,000 generally there is the option of a personal ensure and security is provided in the form of charges on assets.